Eczema Gone

by bonbongirl

You can’t just select any cream for rashes. Insisting on doing so only puts you at risk of causing even more irritation to your skin. At worst, the rashes may spread to more areas of your body – and rashes aren’t all that attractive. On a visit to the dermatologist, try viewing dermatitis pictures taken from different patients. What you should see is that each patient develops a different set of symptoms. Some may have rashes like yours, and others may have rashes that look completely different from the ones you have. So, when dealing with an eczema rash, you need to be careful of your choice of eczema creams.

Before moving onwards on how to choose the best product for skin rashes, there are a few misconceptions that need to be clarified – one being the confusion between the terms “dermatitis” and “eczema.” By definition, dermatitis is the inflammation of any or all of the skin’s three layers which includes the epidermis, the dermis, and the subcutaneous layer. Eczema has a more specific definition in which it is the inflammation of the skin’s exposed layer – the epidermis. There is actually a very thin line between the definitions of dermatitis and eczema but to make things simpler, eczema is basically a form of dermatitis.

Another fact that needs to be clarified is the question that arises because of the common traits of dermatitis and eczema, and that is whether or not dermatitis creams are effective for an eczema rash and if eczema creams will work on a dermatitis rash. Well, it actually depends on the situation. Because eczema is a type of dermatitis, there are a few similarities in their symptoms. Common symptoms between these two include redness, swelling, and irritated skin which are symptomatic of an inflammation.

Although, dermatitis is a very general term and is not a specific diagnosis that dermatologists give. It may constitute of inflammation of both the dermis and epidermis or might even go as far as the subcutaneous layer. And because the skin rashes associated with eczema only affect the epidermis, eczema creams that are specifically built to counteract inflammation in this layer may not have wondrous effects for dermatitis that goes beyond the epidermis. If dermatitis is only found in the epidermal layer of the skin, then that is the only time that an eczema cream may work for dermatitis rashes.

Because dermatitis may involve the inflammation of all three skin layers, dermatitis creams are nonspecific and target inflammation in any of these areas. Hence, unlike the eczema cream which has a limited scope, a dermatitis cream has broader treatment coverage and could therefore treat an eczema rash. Ultimately though, the best way that you can choose the appropriate cream for your rashes is to have yourself diagnosed by a licensed dermatologist before buying any OTC eczema or dermatitis creams at the local pharmacy. Eczema is but one type of dermatitis and eczema itself has many different types with different symptoms that require varying treatment approaches.

Once you have your exact eczema diagnosis and were informed by your doctor of the symptoms associated with your specific diagnosis, it is only by then that you can choose which eczema cream will work best for you.

An eczema rash may present itself as flat and itchy dry patches of skin, as red blotches on skin, or as red bumps that itch – depending on what eczema you have. With a rash from dry skin, moisturizing rash creams are the best options that can relieve the skin’s dryness and the itch that it causes. As for the presence of obvious inflammation like redness and swelling, there are creams for eczema that target these symptoms in particular. These creams may or may not contain steroids which are established anti-inflammatory agents. However, a steroidal cream should only be used with swollen rashes that rarely recur because long-term use of steroids has negative effects on the body. It also can’t be used for children and babies with eczema so it’s best to avoid steroidal cream for rashes.

However the safest choice to relieve your symptoms is to select creams that contain natural compounds such as, Blueberry leaves and Aloe Vera. These natural ingredients have the ability to relieve the itch, redness, and swelling associated with eczema. The best part about nature-based creams is that they provide nutrition to the skin that a synthetic cream for rashes can’t give.

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After receiving numerous queries regarding eczema, I am now dedicating a page to Eczema. Please take the following notes as in the spirit it is intended. I am not a Qualified Dermatologist or Doctor. I can only speak from my own personal Eczema experience. If you have not yet consulted with your own Doctor about a skin condition that is currently affecting you, I would strongly advise that you seek his or her advice before trying other avenues. For example, your skin condition/eczema may be a symptom of some other underlying condition. Over the years my tolerance to my skin sensitivities has decreased considerably, which in turn has led to extreme aggressive bouts of eczema. But, within the last year I have found that by being disciplined and following the below steps has helped me to cope with my very dry skin/Eczema condition. A big thank you to my husband, Nick, who helped me with words of encouragement and support and also for helping me to program this wonderful site, whereby hopefully, other like-minded individuals will find relief in the beautiful products we support.

Some helpful tips for Eczema:

1. If you are currently experiencing infected eczema, treat your eczema with the steroid treatment prescribed to you by your Doctor. Desperation usually gets the better of us in the end (it did with me). I tried many alternative remedies, but the only sure way forward was medical intervention. But saying that, its one thing getting rid of eczema temporarily, but being rid of it for good was another matter entirely. Hence, my aim was to use the steroid treatment cream for the last and final time! When your skin is inflamed, itching and bleeding, steroids seem to be the only hope and relief on offer for eczema these days.

2. Once the infection has cleared up (bleeding/weeping and general rawness) heavily moisturise your skin with natural skincare (after cleansing your skin). Keep moisturising even if large clumps of skin fall off. Constantly reapply creams/butters as eczema areas begin to dry. It is best to use products containing plenty of Essential Fatty Acids, for example body butters etc. Note: If you use any new products on your skin whilst it is in an inflamed or in an infectious state, it may create new sensitivities for you, regardless of whether the products are natural or otherwise (more specifically products containing more essential oils and herbal extracts – it is best to opt for a more basic ingredient cream/butter). Whilst constantly applying heavy thick butters to your skin, you may want to wear some old clothes for a while; the aim here is to keep your skin at optimum moisture levels. Your good clothes will become spoilt. This part of the process took me about half a week to complete. I was at the time signed off sick from work, so, back then I could take every day as it came. This is an important fact to mention, if you have worries about your work, book a couple of weeks off, so that you can focus on healing your eczema. Perhaps you have a hectic family life; maybe some kind caring individual could baby-sit for a while? There is nothing worse than worries flying around your mind. Worrying, just made my eczema states more aggressive.

3. Are you still having trouble in trying to stop the itch? This is why eczema keeps coming back/becomes re-infected, its that unbearable urge to rip your skin off, that unbearable burning itch that you just can’t leave alone. Whilst at the stage of heavily moisturising your flaky skin, try hay fever tablets (please check with your Doctor first). When the skin starts to peel in clumps it can feel like a heavy sticky clay cracking facemask, and that can keep the itch going. The hay fever tablets were excellent for ridding the horrible urge to scratch. They worked (for me), because after the initial 7/8 hours were complete the urge to scratch came back. I must say that the only hay fever tablets that stopped the itching was Benedryl Plus. I tried the normal Benedryl, but experienced no itch relief. But please do check with your Doctor before taking hay fever tablets as they may affect whatever condition may be underlying the Eczema (if there is one). Even though the eczema itch may have stopped, keep topping up your moisture levels, this is vital. Only stop moisturising when you have stopped the hay fever medication course and your skin no longer itches without the aid of hay fever medication. However, do keep your former eczema skin well moisturised. The paranoia of eczema returning does get better, eventually, and the day that you can leave your skin free of any lotions and potions is very liberating indeed!

4. A little sunlight was very beneficial for eczema. After heavily moisturising the very dry and flaky skin (with no infection) I sat in the garden for about 10 minutes, after 3:45pm, to avoid burning. Of course, if weather permitting. Sunlight is needed for our skin to formulate Vitamin D.

5. Have you heard of Essential Fatty Acids? These are thought to be precursors for the hormones that look after your skin and reproductive systems. They can also assist in regulating hormone fluctuations. Unfortunately, by the time youve noticed that you do lack EFAs, it can take up to 6 months to get your levels back to normal. Hair and skin are always the first to be compromised when your system is running below normal. Whilst trying to increase your EFAs by eating the correct foods (avocados, nuts & seeds – Hemp being the best source) it might also be a good idea to take supplements for increased effectiveness? Such as Vitamin C (Ester C), Magnesium, Zinc and Vitamin B Complex. I found that these were excellent for trying to assist skin disorders. PLEASE NOTE: Essential Fatty Acid Oils should be COLD PRESSED only. Do not purchase anything but. I personally switched brand earlier this year and bought by mistake an Oil that was NOT COLD-PRESSED. The quality is inferior as all the goodness and nutrition has been killed off by excess heat!!!! My skin started to become more sensitised and reacted. I switched back to COLD-PRESSED and noticed almost an immediate difference with my skin health).

6. NO ALCOHOL ALLOWED! Well, at least until you have the Eczema under control. I personally found that when I drank alcohol, this made the itching burn so much worse. This is due to the alcohol leaching precious nutrients from your body.

7. Eat plenty of rainbow food, these are vegetables and fruits of all colours, this will ensure that you ingest all the beneficial enzymes available for your bodily functions, best to make them Organic too.

8. Ensure that you receive plenty of rest, sleep is a wonderful rejuvenator; perhaps skip those nights out until you have the Eczema fully under control?

9. SOAP only use soap that is handmade with plenty of natural vegetable glycerine, a good oily/fatted soap is best. Avoid Sodium Lauryl Sulphates at all costs. This is a known skin sensitiser/irritant which is found in most, if not all commercial mainstream products. When using SLS on your skin (and backed up through my own personal experience) the natural acid mantle can be seriously disrupted. Of course it does depend on how much SLS is in a product, avoid commercial bubble baths, they WILL strip your natural oils, as they do tend to contain more SLS than say for example, a shampoo. Skin needs to retain a nice natural water resistant base to defend itself from invading microbes, etc. The sebum and sweat combine nicely to form this healthy acid mantle (which is also a mild anti-bactericide too). Hence, more sensitive skins will be prone to the chance of experiencing skin disorders/problems when using SLS products, such as eczema. Unfortunately, for some, the need to remove all trace of natural oil from the skin whilst showering and bathing is the only way one feels clean. Over washing can seriously damage your skin. Since using less harsh detergents my skin’s ability to heal itself has become far more efficient. Also avoiding products with petro-chemical derived emollients has also resulted in far fewer rashes & spots. Using harsh detergents means that the skin has to over compensate from an offensive attack. The skin starts to produce more and more oil (sebum) as a form of protection. Pores can become clogged and infected, resulting in spots for some. For me, the balance was constantly being tipped up until I stopped stripping my skin’s natural defence and plastering it with cling-film type petrochemical skincare. Of course, when choosing natural skincare, you still need to be aware that all base oils have differing characteristics; some are more suited to mature/dry skins whereas other base oils are more suited to more sensitive/combination type skins. But saying that, all the products on this site specify the skin type it was created for. If your skin suffers with excess oil (and is not sensitive) this skincare might help? But, do watch your skin in this respect, as oily over-production is a sure sign of an imbalance, which could lead to sensitivities for the future.

10. After moisturising your skin heavily, whether with natural or otherwise, your skin can become clogged, especially after using so many body butters, etc. Your skin needs to breathe. Too much on your skin can also lead to that hot burning eczema itch. You now need to achieve a nice balance between using moisturisers/creams/oils/butters and a very mild and gentle soap at bath/shower time. When the eczema is at its most intense, a bath is the last thing you want. Perhaps showering might be a good option? Dont soak the affected skin for longer than is necessary. Simply Soaps Calendula &

by She Who Shall Not Be Named

Eczema is a disease in a form of dermatitis, or inflammation of the epidermis. Eczemas originating from ingestion of medications, foods, and chemicals, have not yet been clearly systematized. Eczema has increased dramatically in England as a study showed a 42% rise in diagnosis of the condition between 2001 and 2005, by which time it was estimated to affect 5% of the population. Eczema is a term for different types of skin inflammation (dermatitis).

Eczema is a general term for many types of skin inflammation, also known as dermatitis. Eczema can affect people of any age, although the condition is most common in infants. Eczema is a general term encompassing various inflamed skin conditions. Eczema is not contagious and, like many diseases, currently cannot be cured. Eczema is sometimes referred to as “the itch that rashes,” since the itch, when scratched, results in the appearance of the rash.

Eczema occurs in both children and adults, but usually appears during infancy. Eczema outbreaks can usually be avoided with some simple precautions. Eczema is a term for several different types of skin swelling. Eczema cannot be cured, but you can prevent some types of eczema by avoiding irritants, stress and the things you are allergic to. Eczema is an allergic condition that affects the skin. Eczema can be triggered by just about anything coming in contact with the skin.

Eczema is a very common condition, and it affects all races and ages, including young infants. Eczema can be a difficult, frustrating condition. Eczema is a term for a group of medical conditions that cause the skin to become inflamed or irritated. Eczema can be diagnosed by a pediatrician, allergist, immunologist, dermatologist or your primary care provider. Eczema (pronounced as ’EK-zeh-ma’) comes from two Greek words, ’ek’ meaning out and ’zema’ meaning boils.

Eczema is merely a hypersensitivity reaction; it is not considered a disease and it is not contagious. Eczema is a possibility when you experience the following symptoms: intense itching, dry and scaly skin, crusting, flaking, and cracking of the skin, oozing lesions and blisters, and bleeding. Healed lesions may sometimes cause temporary skin discoloration, but scarring is unusual. Eczema is not easy to diagnose since it shows similarities with other skin conditions.

Eczema sufferers are often embarrassed to scratch their skin in public, so they do it in privacy. Eczema (atopic dermatitis) is a chronic, recurring inflammatory skin disease that is most common in people with a family history of an atopic disorder: asthma, hay fever, or atopic dermatitis. Eczema appears most often in early childhood.

Eczema (atopic dermatitis) is a chronic, recurring skin condition which can come and go for months and even years. Eczema affects probably 10-15% of the population and is becoming more common for reasons that are unknown. Eczema is usually diagnosed based on the appearance of the itchy rash in typical areas, including the forehead, cheeks, arms and legs in infants, and the creases or insides of the elbows, knees, and ankles in older children.

Eczema is a common and frustrating condition for parents and their children. Eczema is sometimes mistaken for other itchy rashes, including contact dermatitis, heat rash, seborrhea dermatitis, and psoriasis. Eczema does run in certain families and can be associated with other ’allergic’-type disorders, like allergic rhinitis and asthma.

Eczema may not be a life-threatening condition, but it is life altering.

Eczema is a group of skin conditions that cause skin to become red, irritated, itchy, and sometimes develop small, fluid-filled bumps that become moist and ooze. Eczema isn’t contagious like a cold, but most people with eczema have family members with the condition. Eczema can’t be cured, but there are plenty of things you can do to prevent a flare-up.

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